Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 98
A crescent moon climbed up in the air, shedding light on the sky.The leaves have already begun to fall, and the wobbly branches look particularly deserted in the moonlight.The autumn wind blows, with a slight coolness.Before you know it, autumn has really come.

Wang Xiaohun stood in front of the window, staring at the night outside, not moving for a long time.

If I said that I was very happy and high-spirited when I returned to Ruzhou, this time I went to Yexian to practice, and I felt very worried.When I returned to Ruzhou, I initially had a base and could develop forces according to my own wishes.In Yexian, he really wanted to expand his own power and face the storms of all sides.

There are three thousand troops in hand, but only half of them are really capable of fighting. With more than 1000 people, can you afford your own ambitions?Wang Xiaolie didn't know.He only knew that this time he had to do his best.If it fails, the subsequent development will be very problematic.

This time was different from later generations, and it was also different from most of history.Independent forces, to occupy the mountains and rivers and dangerous places, defend themselves more than themselves, and find the right time to attack, which is the only way for all forces to develop and grow.At this time, Zhao Gou's foothold was not stable, and the Jin army had insufficient willingness to attack, occupying a wealthy land, and some people had territory, which was the key to development.

Luoyang is rich, but not suitable as a foothold.Once the Jin army crossed the Yellow River, it went straight down to Luoyang, which was difficult to hold.In Jin Jun's eyes, Luoyang's status is even more important than Kaifeng.It is an important strategic location to enter Shaanxi in the west, Xiangyang in the south, and control the Central Plains in the east.The real treasures are actually Dengzhou and Xiangyang in the south.There is fertile land and a large population, and it is not a place that both Song and Jin sides value.It was only after the restoration of Xiangyang that Yue Fei in history really developed the invincible Yue family army.

Looking at the moon in the sky, Wang Xiaohun secretly estimated the current situation.

At this time, the guardian of Dengzhou was Tan Yan.He was originally a small official. When the Jin army broke Dengzhou, he hid in the mountains.Jin Jun left, Tan Yan came out to recruit people, and took over Dengzhou.The court followed the trend, and named Tan Yan as a martial artist, and knew Dengzhou.

At this time, most of the states on Southwest Beijing Road are in this situation.When the Jin army came, the officials of the court withdrew, and a man appeared out of nowhere to occupy the city, and the court recognized the situation.To be honest, Wang Xiaohun's Ruzhou Zhizhou is much tougher than these people.

At this moment, Zhang Jun saluted outside and sang a promise.

Let Zhang Jun come in, and Wang Xiaohun sat on his seat and watched him quietly.After a long time, he said: "I want you to do a private matter, and don't let the rumors leak. I don't know, can I trust you?"

When Zhang Jun heard this, he couldn't help being ecstatic.After hunting with Wang Xiao for a few months, I saw that he was orderly and had rules for both top and bottom.Most importantly, self-discipline is very strict.No matter what he does, what he asks his subordinates to do, Wang Xiaohun starts with himself.After all, people are still people, and they are always free from alcoholism and wealth.With such strict self-discipline, can you really be content with it?Let yourself do private things, isn't it unspeakable.In this way, he has become a person that Wang Xiaohun can trust.The leader's own people will definitely have a bright future in the future.

Seeing Zhang Jun singing promise with his hands crossed, he was eager to try.Wang Xiaochai nodded: "Now south of Ruzhou, Tangzhou, Dengzhou, Suizhou and other places are not guarded by court officials. Although there are Zhizhou, they are all trusted local strongmen."

Having said that, Wang Xiaohun didn't say anything.Looking out the window, I don't know what I'm thinking.

After a long time, Wang Xiaohun said: "Ruzhou is small and has a small population, so it is not easy to keep going. If you want to survive, you have to look to the south. Now Li Yunwen, the deputy envoy of transportation, is leading the troops on Southwest Beijing Road. Stationed in Ezhou, Xiangyang and Dengzhou in the north, the imperial court is actually unable to govern. In this chaotic world, it is better to go and get them."

Hearing this, Zhang Jun couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.He thought that Wang Xiaohun was going to let himself go to get money and rob women, but he didn't expect it to be business.But on second thought, Wang Xiaohun had such thoughts, and it seemed that he wanted to do something big.

Wang Xiaohun said: "You bring five people, disguise, and go to Dengzhou to explore. Let's see how it is there, how many soldiers and horses Tan Yan has, and how much food and grass materials are gathered in the city. Now the two roads in the south, south, north and north of Beijing are the richest. Dengzhou."

Zhang Jun hurriedly crossed his hands to sing the promise.Letting himself do this kind of thing, it seems that Wang Xiaohun still values ​​himself.

Wang Xiaohun said again: "The reason why I let you go is because you are the smartest general in the army. This kind of thing is not to fight and kill, the most important thing is to know the world. When you should be patient, you must be patient. When you need to take action, you must One hit!"

Zhang Jun took a deep breath and said yes.At that time, in Caizhou, he killed his mother's adulterer and his servants, but he didn't blink.It's hard to say if I can bear it, but when it comes to being ruthless, I am absolutely qualified.

Having said that, Wang Xiaohun stood up and walked back and forth in the house a few times.Dao: "To be honest, I always feel a burden in my heart to do this kind of thing. At this time, the saint is in Yangzhou. As a minister, I should serve the imperial edict. However, if I don't go south, I can't convince myself."

Zhang Jun listened with a smile: "Zhizhou, today's sage has ascended to the top, but just blindly fled south. People in the world want to find a way to survive, why should they care."

Wang Xiaohun turned around, looked at Zhang Jun, and didn't say a word for a while.

To be honest, it may not be obvious how loyal the officials of the Song Dynasty are to Zhao Gou.The minds of the courtiers, and even the minds of the world, are to protect the Song Dynasty, but not necessarily the emperor.It really can't be done, it's normal to change someone surnamed Zhao to be the emperor.It is not easy for Zhao Gou to be able to clean up people's hearts in a few years, and stay firmly in the country.The Southern Song Dynasty called Zhao Gou the King of ZTE, which is also justified in this sense.

But this cannot be said.It is rare for Zhang Jun to say this in front of Wang Xiaohun.In his heart, he felt that since Wang Xiaohun had the idea of ​​occupying territory and expanding his power, why should he give the emperor face?

Wang Xiaohun sighed inwardly.Zhang Jun is good at everything and learns everything quickly, just one thing, his mind is too active.Living in this world, there are many rules to abide by.Many things can be understood in the heart, but can not be said.

At that moment, Wang Xiaohun even doubted whether it was appropriate for him to send Zhang Jun to do this.

Throwing away the distracting thoughts in his heart, Wang Xiaohun said: "This matter is of great importance, you must not take it lightly. To be honest, we are not firmly established in Ruzhou now, and we should not have too many ideas. But Ruzhou resources It's limited, you have to think about it."

Zhang Jun said: "A good place in the world should be inhabited by virtuous and capable people. Now Tang, Deng and other prefectures are occupied by small schools and small officials. What kind of system is this? The state should be pacified. The people of Dezhou certainly hope that someone like Zhizhou will govern it. This is a good thing for the benefit of the country and the people, so why should Zhizhou hesitate?"

Wang Xiaohun smiled and said nothing.Benefiting the country and the people, Zhang Jun's flattery is too obvious.This time, his own shot will inevitably make Zhao Gou suspicious.Although he didn't want to please Zhao Gou, it was always bad to be missed.

(End of this chapter)